New Jersey Criminal Lawyers Blog
Knowingly providing false information to police or investigating authorities is a criminal offense. In New Jersey, it can be prosecuted under several different criminal statutes that subject Defendants to potential incarceration in State Prison.
What constitutes false information? Any statement made with the purpose of deceiving law enforcement and/or disrupting an investigation. This can include implicating an innocent person for a crime; reporting a crime that never occurred; claiming to have information about a crime that you do not have; providing law enforcement with a fake name, falsified documents, or fake identification. Misleading statements intended to protect another person from arrest or conviction or to protect yourself from liability are also punishable under the law.
Common reasons a person might risk criminal charges for making false statements include covering up material details of a crime, committing financial or insurance fraud, carrying out a prank or a hoax, or seeking revenge or retaliation against another individual.
It is commonly known that all New Jersey gas stations are full-service, but did you realize that there is actually a law on the books prohibiting motorists from pumping their own gas in this state? The law was originally intended to protect personal safety.
If you are facing arrest, resisting the police officer will only complicate matters. It is in your best interests, and everyone’s safety interests, to cooperate even if you believe the arrest is wrongful and exercise your right to an attorney when the time comes.
How is it that the same crime can carry different sentences? The answer lies in the particular factual details of the case, the strength of the evidence, and additional background factors the court considers when imposing the sentence. Every case is unique.
False accusations are not as unusual as one may think, and they can take a heavy toll on the accused emotionally, raising feelings of anger, fear and frustration. Whether they are the result of mistaken identity, a misunderstanding, or malicious intent, false accusations are serious matters that can severely damage the accused’s reputation, relationships, and future opportunities depending on the nature of the claim.
In New Jersey, felonies are referred to as indictable offenses, misdemeanors as disorderly persons offenses. Indictable offenses are serious crimes with penalties ranging from 18 months to life in prison. Convictions carry lifelong consequences.
As the holiday season approaches, most people look forward to celebrations and feelings of good cheer. Those involved in abusive relationships, however, experience heightened tensions and fear instead.
When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, it is important to remain at the scene and report the events to the appropriate authorities. In fact, you are legally required to do so. Accidents themselves are not crimes, but leaving the scene of one may subject you to 
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious, dangerous practice not only for the offender but for their potential victims. Law enforcement agencies across the country treat it as such. While interdiction efforts and police presence are increased during certain times, particularly around holidays, patrols are always on the lookout for impaired drivers in hopes of preventing accidents before they happen.
Many people use their social media platforms to vent, boast, share family news, and connect with friends old and new. Some use their posts to incite reactions or encourage conversation. For the most part, your posts have little impact outside of your personal circle of followers unless, that is, you are facing